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Late Communications Planning Commission December 4, 2019 2740 AND 2744 TELEGRAPH AVENUE – ROSE GARDEN INN GENERAL PLAN RE-DESIGNATION AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT PRELIMINARY HEARING Fatema Crane, City of Berkeley, Senior Planner City of Jerry Hittleman, Rincon Consultants, Contract Planner Berkeley December 4, 2019

Late Communications Planning Commission December 4, 2019 Project Location:  Split-General Plan Designation  Avenue Commercial  Medium Density Residential  Split-Zone  C-1  R-2

Late Communications Planning Commission December 4, 2019 Existing Conditions:  Bed & Breakfast Use from 1970s to 1991  Hotel Use Since 1991  Hotel Use not currently allowed in the R-2 Zone  Approved with Use Permits and Variances

Late Communications Planning Commission December 4, 2019 Site and Surrounding Properties:

Late Communications Planning Commission December 4, 2019 Request:  General Plan Re- designation from:  Medium Density Residential to Avenue Commercial  Rezone:  R-2 to C-1

Late Communications Planning Commission December 4, 2019 Discussion Points:  Continuation of Non-Conforming Uses vs. General Plan Re-Designation and Rezone  Applicant plans to merge 3-lots  Expand non-historic buildings and renovate buildings/property  Compatibility with Surrounding Land Uses ?  Are the Proposed General Plan Re-Designation and Rezone in the Public Interest ?

Late Communications Planning Commission December 4, 2019 Next Steps:  Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:  Consider and Discuss the Proposed General Plan Re-designation and Rezone of portions of the three parcels; and  Request a Public Hearing at the January 15, 2020 meeting to make a formal recommendation to the City Council

Late Communications Planning Commission December 4, 2019 QUESTIONS? City of Berkeley